Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica - Section A: Animal Science

Aims & Scope

Acta Agriculturæ Scandinavica, Section A – Animal Science publishes results of original research in animal science and their applications related to the following topics: -Animal breeding and genetics -Molecular genetics -Animal physiology and reproduction -Nutrition and feeding -Animal behaviour and welfare -General animal husbandry and systems of production, including economic and technical aspects -Hygiene and quality of animal products In addition to original articles, covering basic as well as applied subjects, the journal features review articles and short communications.

Acta Agriculturæ Scandinavica, Section A – Animal Science forms part of a trilogy of titles published on behalf of the Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists (NJF).

The series also includes Section B - Soil & Plant Science and the recently launched Section C - Food Economics .

Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica A, B and C are available to purchase as a combined subscription.

This provides access to all three journals in the series, and is available to institutional subscribers only.

For full pricing information, please view the Taylor & Francis Journals Price List here.

Scientists in research, teaching and extension with specialised interest in animal science and production.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.314

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16183

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	57

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Veterinary, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Welfare Quality® project and beyond: Safeguarding farm animal well-being

  Citation: 87

  Authors: H. J., I., M., B.

• Genotype by Environment Interaction in Nordic Dairy Cattle Studied Using Reaction Norms

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Rebecka, Erling, Per, Just, Hossein

• Zinc Oxide for Weanling Piglets

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Hanne Damgaard

• Strategies for carbon sequestration in agricultural soils in northern Europe

  Citation: 46

  Authors: T., M. A., K., H.

• Genetic management of small populations: A review

  Citation: 42

  Authors: T.

• Review of Methods to Reduce Livestock Depradation: I. Guardian Animals

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Martin E., John D. C., John, Jon E.

• The prevalence of tail damage in slaughter pigs in Finland and associations to carcass condemnations

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Anna, Susanna, Hanna, Tanja, Hannu

• Assessment of Farm Animal Welfare at Herd Level: Many Goals, Many Methods

  Citation: 35

  Authors: P. F., T., P.

• The Reliability and Repeatability of a Lameness Scoring System for Use as an Indicator of Welfare in Dairy Cattle

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Christoph, Stefanie

• Review of Methods to Reduce Livestock Depredation II. Aversive conditioning, deterrents and repellents

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Martin E., John D. C., John, Jon E.

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